Sales Engineer (Formwork/Business development/Travel) at CA Global

Reference Number: GRB
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Engineer based in Lagos, Nigeria.
• The purpose of the position is to identify and develop formwork sales or hire opportunities in targeted African markets to achieve business goals. 
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall successful execution of new projects in their African markets, ensuring delivery of budgeted sales, profit margins and sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop a pipeline of project opportunities in clearly defined target markets through a number of different channels;
• In co-operation with the Head of New Business Development, and other relevant parties, secure revenue from potential and targeted projects;
• To meet and exceed financial targets through strong ability to close deals;
• Responsible to build and manage strategic relationships with external stakeholders including contractors, state utilities, governments in your target market, with the primary objective of achieving Sales or Hire business.
• Execute new projects to the highest possible standard, ensuring repeat business on upcoming projects;
• Extensive traveling in Sub-Saharan Africa on a regular basis.

Requirements

• Minimum Matric;
• Tertiary qualification in Civil, Business, Economics or a technical field will be an advantage;
• 5 years sales or technical experience in the formwork of building industry;
• Experience in working in a complex multicultural environment;
• Will to work in developing markets;
• Strong financial skills;
• Ability to identify opportunities and convert them into business.